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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.32, 29,598.12 and 8,042.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.32, 29,598.12 and 8,042.76 is: 12,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.32 : 29,598.12 = 8,042.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.32/29,598.12 = 8,042.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.32x = 29,598.12 × 8,042.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.32x = 238,050,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,050,575.61/19,732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.99

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